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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to consider now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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